For you Weight Watcher folks a generous 1/4 cup serving is just 3 WWPP. Isn’t that awesome?

Two tablespoons of Museli over a bowl of fat free Greek Yogurt and berries makes for a delicious and fun summer breakfast, snack or dessert.

If you think about it in advance you can assemble this and refrigerate it or pack it in your picnic basket to enjoy later.

The other day I needed something quick and easy to feed four people for lunch. Not wanting to run to the grocery store I decided to make do with what I had on hand. A quick peek into the freezer revealed a bag of Costco raviolis. All of the ingredients were here to make Last Minute Lasagna. You don’t even have to thaw the raviolis so this dish goes together quickly. Love that. Fresh basil from the Farmer’s Market was a nice touch on top of the baked lasagna.

Nutmeg Notes

We have been having a wedding shopping marathon going on here this past week. So much so, that the ball of my right foot has become swollen and sore from all the walking! Can you believe it? I’ve been icing it and applying a deep relief essential oil blend several times a day which is helping with the swelling and pain. I also have a prescription medication for the swelling. Geesh – I feel old this week.

This new foot developement has also meant that I have not been able to go for my morning walk the last couple of days. Sigh. It seems like I go backwards two steps for every step I move forward! Okay, I am venting, but this is so frustrating as I have so much to do. My morning walk not only burns extra calories but it’s also a great stress reducer which is quite helpful right now. My weight work outs can still be performed and I can sit down to do most of them so at least I still have that. Of course there is the pool in the back yard and I could pull out my Aqua Jogger for a pool work out. Where there is a will there is a way.

Yesterday I got my dresser drawers cleaned out – I sat on a chair to do this – oh they look so nice now. I also worked on my walk in closet. Even though I can fit into some old clothes that doesn’t mean I should be wearing them. Some of the stuff is so outdated – I now wonder why I hung onto them. It’s time to let go of stuff. I am a saver, things that have sentimental value are difficult for me to give up. When the mood to get rid of things strikes I have to act on it and try not to look back with remorse. Hubby Tom weeded through his arsenal of summer shirts and although it was painful for him, he did create a donation pile. He grew up in a large family and you didn’t discard clothing that was still wearable – it was passed down to the next kid even if it wasn’t a current fashion. Two savers in the same household can create a lot extra stuff. Today I will be working on the laundry room cupboards and storage closet. The thrift stores will be happy to see me coming with donations!

This weekend hubby Tom hopes to complete the refinishing project on the kitchen table. It’s been at a stand still. With all of his business travel and work schedule his free time is limited. I am super excited about having the table look like new again. Thanks hubby! (Yes, he does read the blog and he also enjoys your comments)

If you are looking for some awesome tried and true BBQ recipes for the July 4th holiday check out the post I did about My Favorite BBQ Recipes.

I had best get ready for the day. I just found out the groom is heading over to help us work on invitations. Fun times!

Tami

Add Your Thoughts – Share Your Comments

Are you a saver of “things” like me or do you pitch things frequently?

I am exhausted just reading this! Tami – sorry about your foot! You need my Hoka shoes which saved me with my no fat pads in the balls of my feet! I know yours is different BUT I lost the fat pads on both of my feet – the balls of my feet – and the Hoka shoes saved my workout life! I KNOW – I write about it all the time!

Phillys says:

I save WAY too much stuff! I am very sentimental and hesitate to get rid of things given to me by special people even when I don’t especially like the thing! I also don’t want to be wasteful, so I am bad about saving clothes and shoes as well. I hate to say this, but it even carries over to food products. I make a purchase of a food product and am not crazy about the results, but I don’t get rid of the ingredient since I am sure it would taste better in another recipe. And did I mention that I love dishes…and books…and cooking gadgets (I prefer to call them “tools,” though!)? Well, you get the idea…

Tish says:

Tami, so sorry about your foot. I know how frustrating it can be to be denied your favort stress-relieving exercise. Thanks for the lasagna recipe. it looks yummy, and the price (calorie count) is right!

janine says:

Exciting times for sure. I’m so sorry about the sore foot–you’d think with all the hiking you do, it would be used to walking so much. I don’t know if it’ll help–but get to a mall that has lots of shoe places, and find one with shoe inserts. The ones that saved me after my broken toes were called SofSole Airr Orthotic insole. I suggest trying some different ones on to see–but I love these. More cushioning can’t hurt! That muesli looks like a nice topping.

That muesli sounds really good! I love Bob’s Red Mill products too. That last minute lasagna is such a great idea–I pinned it for future use. Your photo is so pretty! Hope your foot is healed up soon but your pool idea is fabulous! Swimming is great whole body exercise and is easy on the joints too!